Eve POV

I wake up in the middle of the night to a loud crashing sound.

My head jolts off of my pillow and I wipe my eyes. I hear something else crash and my heart starts to pound against my chest roughly. I look to Harry, he's still sleeping. Max is awake, but he's still laying down by my feet.

I gulp down my nerves and shake my husband who's asleep. I hear the floor creak outside our room. I know it's the stairs that lead to the living room, because those are the only wooden stairs in our house. The other ones are hard marble.

Harry groans a little, but opens his eyes. "I think someone is in the house," I manage to say through a shaky whisper.

He sits up in our bed and rubs his eyes. The sound of footsteps coming closer makes my eyes burn with tears. Max gets off of the bed and I flinch. I hope he doesn't bark.

Harry pats the bed, telling Max to lay down. He does, but sticks his butt in the air and wags his tail.

I look back to my husband with scared eyes. "Did you lock the door?" Harry asks me. I nod, remembering.

I hear a light scratch against the door, like someone is grazing their nails against it. I cover my hand over my mouth and feel tears start to burn my eyes.

Harry grabs his phone that's in his nightstand. "Are you calling the cops?" I ask in a very low whisper.

He starts to type on his phone, which makes my eyebrows knot. I see Harry bite his lip and close his eyes.

A few minutes later Harry gives me his phone and I read the messages.

Harry: Liam

Liam: what? I was sleeping

Harry: go outside and tell me if there is a car parked outside my house or near that's not familiar

Liam: okay?

Liam: uh hold on

Liam: fuck I walked into a wall

Liam: some Honda Civic is parked by the curb in front of your house

Liam: your front door is opened though...

Harry: call the cops please

Liam: I will

Liam: shit

A few moments later Liam responds.

Liam: I called the cops

I give the phone back to Harry who responds. His hands hold mine and he leans in and kisses my cheek. His thumb wipes away the tears that are on my face and I bite my lip.

What makes my heart start to pound is the sound of the door handle trying to turn open.

Harry's eyes look into mine and I cover my mouth, trying not to let out a loud sob. I look down at Avery who is still sleeping.

The sound of sirens fill our ears, and the sound of whoever behind the door goes away. My hands are shaky as well as my breaths.

***

By the sound of sirens, whoever was in our house got away.

We gave our "statement" to the police and they told us "not to worry". How dumb are they to put on the sirens knowing someone is in our house and can leave knowing the cops are coming.

The frames that held the photos of Harry and I on our wedding were smashed in the living room. The cops took a DNA sample of the frames to see if they can track who broke them. If it was John, I know he would wear gloves if he touched anything, since he was once a cop himself. Maybe the stalkers he hired were dumb enough not to wear gloves.

I'm just glad Avery was asleep during the whole thing.

We spent the night at Liam's house. After everything I became too scared to sleep in my own bed.

Harry and I stayed in the guest room, which we were thankful for. Avery was confused but didn't mind the change of which bed she's sleeping in.

We're all still spooning in bed. I've been awake for an hour now, but my body is still too numb to move.

Harry is cuddled behind me. I feel his lips touch my cheek then neck. "How long have you been awake?" I hear him ask behind me.

"A while," I answer. I stroke my daughters curls and lean down and kiss her cheek.

"Why don't we leave New York for a while? I know we're going to California in a few weeks, but we can travel until then. We can visit some other places in the mean time," Harry offers.

"Really?" I ask.

"Really," He answers. "We need a break from here," Harry says while kissing my skin again.

"Where did you want to go to?" I ask while playing with his fingers that are on my stomach.

"We can visit Chicago," Harry says. "Then we can stay there for a few days, or a week. I have a friend who owns a hotel there, so he can hook us up with a nice room. After that we can travel to Seattle and see how it is there, since it's close to California. Then we have our Disney vacation," He lists.

My hand holds onto his tightly. "Thank you," I say with stinging eyes.

"You don't need to thank me," Harry says assuringly. "When we get back, I'll have security cameras installed and make sure the house is 100 percent safe for us, okay?"

"Okay," I say. "I love you,"

"I love you more," He kisses my cheek again. His grip on me is tight and protective. I let myself relax into his body. A small sigh leaves my lips and I close my eyes.

***

Anna came over to Liam's house and made us all a big breakfast. She made pancakes, eggs, bacon, and more.

We thought since they let us spend what was left of the night at their home, we should have our cook, cook them a breakfast. That sounds funny saying.

Avery and their son Thomas are in the living room playing, since they finished eating, and Liam, Sophia, Harry and I are in the dining room talking. Sophia has soft eyes as well as Liam.

Liam looked scared last night. When he offered us to stay the night at his house, his eyes were gloomy and sad looking. But also a touch of fear was written over his brown eyes. Sophia had the same look, which I didn't like seeing.

I'm just glad we're getting away for the rest of the month. I think we need it considering how much shit John has put us through since we lived in the city, years ago.

Harry's hand goes on top of mine. His fingers stroke my knuckles and I sip my coffee. I need to get away from New York.

A://N

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